Did you know?
According to the USDA Yearbook of Agriculture;
" American housewives canned more than four billion cans and jars of food in 1943, and nearly three and a half billion quarts of food in 1944. The latter represents nearly one-half of the canned vegetables and two-thirds of the canned fruits that were available for civilian consumption that year."
That's a lot of canning!
Did you know?
That during WWI the US government promoted the cultivation of “war gardens,” and later changed the name to “victory gardens” after the war was won and in order to maximize the utility of war gardens, the Federal Government emphasized a number of food preservation methods, namely canning, as a patriotic venture.
Numerous posters were produced during WWII emphasizing the correlation between canning and victory. Like the example below found in the public domain and courtesy of University of North Texas digital collections.
Did you know?
That in 1943 the USDA established safe standards for home canning with a list of Don'ts
Did you know?
That starting in 1945 the increased availability of home refrigeration caused a decline in the practice of home canning. As more and more households were able to keep food cold and freeze it, the less women felt the need to can.
Did you know?
That in the 1970s there was a do it yourself movement that caused a resurgence of home canning and more home pressure canners were produced and sold.
Did you know?
That in 1988 the USDA published it's first "Complete Guide to Home Canning" Book.
Did you know?
That in the year 2005 a national survey of home canners found that up to 57% of them used methods that were deemed unsafe by USDA standards.
And that in the year 1921 an article in the USDA Farmers Bulletin publication stated that
"Success in home canning depends a good deal on how well the canner understands the ‘why’ of each step in the method."
Which is why it is important to keep up with modern safe practices and standards.
Did you know?
A good resource for the history of canning as well as up to date safe canning methods
is the United States Department of Agriculture
I hope you enjoyed this post and that you will check out my shop for some cool vintage style labels for your own home canning adventures like the one pictured below.
According to the USDA Yearbook of Agriculture;
" American housewives canned more than four billion cans and jars of food in 1943, and nearly three and a half billion quarts of food in 1944. The latter represents nearly one-half of the canned vegetables and two-thirds of the canned fruits that were available for civilian consumption that year."
That's a lot of canning!
Did you know?
That during WWI the US government promoted the cultivation of “war gardens,” and later changed the name to “victory gardens” after the war was won and in order to maximize the utility of war gardens, the Federal Government emphasized a number of food preservation methods, namely canning, as a patriotic venture.
Numerous posters were produced during WWII emphasizing the correlation between canning and victory. Like the example below found in the public domain and courtesy of University of North Texas digital collections.
Did you know?
That in 1943 the USDA established safe standards for home canning with a list of Don'ts
- Don't can wilted, overripe or partly spoiled food. It won't keep.
- Don't prepare more than your canner will hold. Food spoils if it stands around.
- Don't pack too tightly, especially corn and greens. Tightly packed jars heat through too slowly.
- Don't lose track of time. Follow timetables to the minute for successful canning.
- Don't stand hot jars on their heads. You may break the seal.
- Don't place hot jars on a cold surface or in a draft. Glass may crack or break.
Did you know?
That starting in 1945 the increased availability of home refrigeration caused a decline in the practice of home canning. As more and more households were able to keep food cold and freeze it, the less women felt the need to can.
Did you know?
That in the 1970s there was a do it yourself movement that caused a resurgence of home canning and more home pressure canners were produced and sold.
Did you know?
That in 1988 the USDA published it's first "Complete Guide to Home Canning" Book.
Did you know?
That in the year 2005 a national survey of home canners found that up to 57% of them used methods that were deemed unsafe by USDA standards.
And that in the year 1921 an article in the USDA Farmers Bulletin publication stated that
"Success in home canning depends a good deal on how well the canner understands the ‘why’ of each step in the method."
Which is why it is important to keep up with modern safe practices and standards.
Did you know?
A good resource for the history of canning as well as up to date safe canning methods
is the United States Department of Agriculture
I hope you enjoyed this post and that you will check out my shop for some cool vintage style labels for your own home canning adventures like the one pictured below.
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